WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRY MOUTH (XEROSTOMIA)

Dry mouth is also called xerostomia. It is a condition when there is little or absence of saliva in the mouth. We all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and to wash away worn-out dead cells, food debris or particles, that are present on the gum, tongue, teeth, and cheeks.According to my research, saliva also prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. Last, but not least, the saliva helps digest food and makes it possible for you to taste, chew and swallow your food. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable but also unhealthy.

CAUSES OF DRY MOUTH

There are several causes of dry mouth (xerostomia). It is medical a common side effect of certain treatments prescription drugs, including drugs used to prescription and nonanxiety, depression, pain, allergies, and colds,(certain bronchodilators), diarrhea, nausea, obesity: acne, epilepsy, hypertension (diuretics), psychotic disorders, urinary incontinence, and Parkinson’s disease. Dry mouth is also a side effect of muscle relaxants and sedatives, side effect of diseases and infections such as HIV/AIDS. diabetes, anemia, mumps, rheumatoid arthritis,hypertension, and stroke.Damage to the salivary glands that Produce saliva, for example, nerve damage to the head andneck area from an injury or surgery can reduce the amount of saliva produced in the mouth.Other conditions that lead to dehydration such as fever. Excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea,blood loss and burns can cause dryness of the mouth. In addition, people.